TERMANOLOGY - WATCH HOW IT GO DOWN

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  • @Colicchie
    @Colicchie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Still one of Premiers hardest beats EVER!!!!!!

    • @viktorious11able
      @viktorious11able 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Crazy how you could say that about SOOOO many of his beats

    • @Colicchie
      @Colicchie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm a fan, what can I say. Definitely my favorite producer of all time..

    • @evilgenius151
      @evilgenius151 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      AlmosfamouZ
      no

    • @miciavelli
      @miciavelli 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bold statement

    • @TFritz82
      @TFritz82 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yess

  • @vintage2429
    @vintage2429 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One of the only tunes that’s remained on my gym playlist since day one.

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Termanology understood the assignment and kept it boom bap back then and still presently.

  • @Welyn
    @Welyn 12 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    the flow he has on this is crazy "From Rykers to Middleton life as a middleman
    Spendin life illegitimate livin life in imprisonment"

    • @Banxz5X
      @Banxz5X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crazy how this chad welts commented on this love u welyn btw my dads in this video

    • @sponge3113
      @sponge3113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welyn??! yo whats up

  • @808Sho
    @808Sho หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    2024 I'm still watching how it goes down.

  • @patrickmcdonough7883
    @patrickmcdonough7883 8 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    No chorus, just Term spitting nonstop fire for almost 4 minutes straight.

    • @cagilarpinar
      @cagilarpinar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hot lava indeed

    • @tonyp1376
      @tonyp1376 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So dope, check out Circulate if you haven't heard that gem yet. Term spitting non stop heat over a J Dilla beat

    • @Holthane
      @Holthane 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s how I prefer it. No hook needed. Scratch the 3 hooks or whatever for another verse or two.

    • @johrons
      @johrons 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles which is rare now I didn't even know I can still find this type of hip hop new age type till right now

    • @rapliker274
      @rapliker274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah,tracks without choruses - it's
      flamable !

  • @Perceptionz_Sound
    @Perceptionz_Sound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a nostalgic song man, i was in grade 9 when i first heard this and didn’t understand how deep it was., im now 27 years old now and i understand everything in these lyrics. Shout out to term for overcoming the odds and all the positive things he does for society now.

    • @TheRealEMURSE
      @TheRealEMURSE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lived in an apartment with my best friend in Portsmouth NH when this came out and I first heard it. My friend died in 2019 unexpectedly, and the world is in chaos more so than ever. The five elements of HIPHOP lives on!

  • @모야모-r6k
    @모야모-r6k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I can't believe this one released about 15 years ago... still dope.

    • @baffledsquirrel2122
      @baffledsquirrel2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      music was still dope back then.

    • @troutwalker475
      @troutwalker475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was just a young one smoking blunts and hating police when I first heard the is one. Now I work in high end corporate. Crazy how time flies and shit works out

    • @howardhardardt815
      @howardhardardt815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      16 years on and shit ain't changed.

    • @whomanek
      @whomanek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      still coming back to this one

    • @ChannelJamil
      @ChannelJamil ปีที่แล้ว

      Definition of a classic

  • @tylerbeaudoin3225
    @tylerbeaudoin3225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of the most underrated, unsigned rappers ever

  • @joeball13
    @joeball13 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2023 such a masterpiece

  • @jasonderulong7137
    @jasonderulong7137 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Real Hip Hop doesn't need a label, nudity, bitches, violence, hate, status symbols or any other attempts to split society. Music by good people for good people, a positive message to all of humanity expressing sorrow, criticism, naming social issues hoping and rapping for a better future.
    Wish more people would watch how it go down!
    Classic banger

  • @akshatprasad2781
    @akshatprasad2781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    A decade later, still banging and still unsigned...

    • @SleazyDust
      @SleazyDust 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Akshat Prasad that's a good thing my friend

    • @matthewsmith5886
      @matthewsmith5886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keeps it pure

    • @ErenTheWarcriminal
      @ErenTheWarcriminal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Premier beats are timeless

    • @jamesdeshazor8499
      @jamesdeshazor8499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And who cares lol that nigga doing his thing

  • @williamferreira5716
    @williamferreira5716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Term is a legendary, He might not get as much shine as he should but his music is timeless and will live on forever!

  • @mikkifarmer9626
    @mikkifarmer9626 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This cut is a timeless classic. Long live underground hip-hop!

  • @rinzler46
    @rinzler46 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This track never gets old. Timeless!! Term and Prem! Saw him on Kayslay "50 Deep" glad to see hes still in the game!!

  • @sate2642
    @sate2642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a fan. 16 years ago. Genius…GOD BLESS

  • @JaM-xg4vk
    @JaM-xg4vk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    16 years later and this is still FIRE. Terminology killed one of the best Premo beats. I remember being broke as fuck listening to this when it dropped. Memories of the stuggle 💪

  • @chrusto
    @chrusto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now we have 2019... Where are those days, where is this rap, where are those beats... Greetings from Europe, Poland good people!

  • @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS
    @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    when music was music

  • @VladimirBujarek
    @VladimirBujarek 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    awesome beat and rap 2023 old and gold

  • @tonsshameless8741
    @tonsshameless8741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best show outs on a premier track. I cant remember being this excited since. Shout out to Term still nicer then most

  • @MrCbwTV
    @MrCbwTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He stood up for hip hop in the middle of the ring tone era! Respect ✊

  • @TheRealPrimeOne
    @TheRealPrimeOne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Termanology is one of those cats that should be on radio.This joint is incredible.Term's flow,his rhyme schemes,and the substantive nature of his lyrics are so on point.The song's just made so much better by having Premier on it.

  • @videoservicesja
    @videoservicesja 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    First time hearing this❤

  • @fergizzo
    @fergizzo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    love the energy in this track. nice flow too!

  • @kubilayylmaz2251
    @kubilayylmaz2251 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Best Dj Premier beat. Respect from Turkey

  • @ASM187
    @ASM187 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    2024 still here..

  • @Onslaught816
    @Onslaught816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Straight classic. 2019 and this is STILL a straight classic amazing term been doing his thing sense before 06

  • @Metamophisis
    @Metamophisis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This should have a million views easy

    • @Bigrog1988
      @Bigrog1988 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Metamophisis Almost there!

    • @Metamophisis
      @Metamophisis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bought this CD off Amazon. Also saw him perform at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in ATLANTA in 2011😃

    • @evaburnz
      @evaburnz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Metamophisis and some million mo' playa

    • @LiveSnoopyTV
      @LiveSnoopyTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Metamophisis I am the 1,000,000th view. hahahaha

    • @Metamophisis
      @Metamophisis 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok cool 😃

  • @bigcel42
    @bigcel42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best moments in New England Hip-Hop.

  • @Spiega
    @Spiega 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    his flow is incredible on this track..you cant shine more on a premo beat

  • @unterschleif
    @unterschleif 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Termanology should get a good deal and go platinum as soon as possible, because lyrically he´s on the level of Eminem and Nas. He diserves succes

  • @jerseydan95
    @jerseydan95 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most underrated tracks in hiphop history. Love everything about this fucking track

  • @anthonymorales1767
    @anthonymorales1767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    15 years and this summer heating up.

  • @JM8T
    @JM8T 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably one of the best songs of all time

  • @ejgomes8311
    @ejgomes8311 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everytime I hear this ish it's like they just drop it....10+ years later 🔥🔥 🔥

  • @philbegas
    @philbegas 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I like new Term, but this is probably his best song ever. I don't think he could ever fucking top this

  • @DCee73HDD
    @DCee73HDD 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is what started it all off for me,my love for term he came to a club in Cambridge,he performed this and killed it.

    • @datpiffer
      @datpiffer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Middle east downstairs!

  • @shaunmiller9523
    @shaunmiller9523 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2024 and still a certified classic!!

  • @DJMYSTERYYGC
    @DJMYSTERYYGC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No recommendation... searched for this classic

  • @ThisisDF
    @ThisisDF 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    no matter how many times i hear this song, it always amazes me, term is an incredible rapper

  • @secretcitylegends3476
    @secretcitylegends3476 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still here in 2023 banging this Classic shit. #MassLuv

  • @fettnyc1
    @fettnyc1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Remember getting the vinyl at Fatbeats in NYC before they closed.

  • @greyes8668
    @greyes8668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2023 still fkn 🔥🔥 Term went crazy on this Primo beat

    • @dajdo
      @dajdo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      till this day man !!! TERM IS DOPE !!!

  • @johntkearns
    @johntkearns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some real passion some real hip hop here

  • @prodbyonetime8126
    @prodbyonetime8126 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Classic Premo beat

  • @wolverineweaponx6304
    @wolverineweaponx6304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Who still banging this in 2020!!💯 straight 🔥 PREEMO is the 🐏💯

    • @Iosonoiggs
      @Iosonoiggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4 ever❤️

    • @rinzler46
      @rinzler46 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always a classic. Rrmember when this jawn first came out

  • @JRob1125
    @JRob1125 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I listened to this song at least 1 a day from the spring of '06 until the summer of '07 lol I was addicted to this track.

  • @Soms_Exo
    @Soms_Exo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "I'm bringin the message like Kanye West except your boy got more techs than Ron Artest"

  • @ghostfaceslug
    @ghostfaceslug 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    man termanology is fast becoming one of my favorite rappers right now, the east coasts future looks a little brighter with him on the scene and fellow show off records maestro reks :D

  • @DE-hi9mc
    @DE-hi9mc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn! The beat is sick and dope at the same time. Probably one of Premo’s best. And Termy killed this

  • @Jeeppeeps
    @Jeeppeeps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t believe 2006 was so long ago I remember when this first came out it was a fucking banger then and it’s a fucking banger now

  • @Fortysevenry
    @Fortysevenry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great track. Termanology speaking facts for a decent bit

  • @gcclassics
    @gcclassics 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keeping that Lawtown shit alive, keep bangin'.

  • @chekkitProductions
    @chekkitProductions 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fuck yes, how have I not heard of this dude before now?! This is some real '90s sounding shit. Illin!

  • @JFRIZBALADON
    @JFRIZBALADON 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is still 🔥

  • @illinformeerecords8647
    @illinformeerecords8647 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    almost 10 fucking years peace Term

  • @njedwards8885
    @njedwards8885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always loved this joint from when it dropped. Term goes in on that ill preemo production!. 🔥 I ran into Term a few years back in NYC, told him I'm from Australia and I found him off this joint right here. He showed love right back and is just one of those real ones doing it for the art!. I got nothing but love for Term and his work ethic!!. ♥

  • @mattsheezy5469
    @mattsheezy5469 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude can rhyme his ass off! Dope!

  • @cibida1
    @cibida1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Haven’t heard this in over ten years. Damn.

  • @Damian2354
    @Damian2354 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Big Pun smiling down thinking look what I did!

    • @mezalong
      @mezalong 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Damian2354 yeah made white people say the n word gooooood

    • @baazookajoe8738
      @baazookajoe8738 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +mezalong he's Puerto Rican

    • @Damian2354
      @Damian2354 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mezalong Puerto Ricans are descendant from African Slaves you tool. We are a mix of Africans, Spaniards, and the native Indians that inhabited the PR island before the Spaniards came and conquered them. Why you think a lot of us are dark with nappy hair and big swinging dicks? The more you know fool.

    • @baazookajoe8738
      @baazookajoe8738 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Damian2354 yea I know. That is why being Hispanic isn't considered a race, you're either a white or black Hispanic. I know many of both

    • @mezalong
      @mezalong 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well derr of course hes Puerto Rican but have you never heard of drunk youtubing.

  • @neeyazkhalique3989
    @neeyazkhalique3989 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2023 still 🔥

  • @creationbeatsuk
    @creationbeatsuk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you could hold a debate about the economy on a preemo beat and it's gonna sound next level.

  • @eddymartinez7961
    @eddymartinez7961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Had this on a bootleg street cd years ago. Around 2005 and was bumping it heavy in 06. Where did the time go

  • @George_bonnaire
    @George_bonnaire 11 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Why can't he go off like this on every song?

    • @pSmurf954
      @pSmurf954 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right...

    • @kenny_flo
      @kenny_flo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He took 3 months to write this song

    • @ErenTheWarcriminal
      @ErenTheWarcriminal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He kinda does

    • @bobmackey3144
      @bobmackey3144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recently heard him for the first time an sofar haven't heard a track he doesn't rip apart

    • @hiiipoweriii2211
      @hiiipoweriii2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobmackey3144 okay. Go check out his new album GOYA 3 & you'll change your mind.

  • @cincyvato
    @cincyvato 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the greatest music video of all time

  • @IRONxMONKEY
    @IRONxMONKEY 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spittin' fire right there son, killin it! Much love to the Nine VII Hate!

  • @k.y.e.omedia2410
    @k.y.e.omedia2410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this sound is huge i salute the performance of terminalogy and Dj Premier
    I would like to tell all fans of the underground rap community around the world to keep the hip hop spirit as we know it.
    We are going through a difficult period where nonsense has taken over. in rap
    Our vision is ridiculed by the new generation.
    Continue the underground hip hop do not stop because we are at war
    From Paris France
    Thanks

  • @giulianoita8150
    @giulianoita8150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I see myself as the holy resurrection of Pun
    If I ain't that then you name one
    Rapper that's lyrical slash Latin, political passed rappin
    With visuals past Malcolm and fittin to go past platinum
    It's hard but I speak the truth inspired to teach the youth
    The fire that heat the booth the high hat the beat the loop
    The system it traps us in they tacklin rappers in
    These shackles that pack us in the back of the clack is in
    I'm packin the Mac again like Capital Punishment
    Huggin the gun and then runnin and duckin from the government
    They dyin to cuff me up lock me down touch me up
    Cock the pound bust me up stop my sound hush me up
    But I shall never hold my tongue
    Before that, I roll my blunt and load my gun
    Give a kiss to my daughter tell my mother I love her
    And blow the brains out a couple dirty cops undercover
    Crooked detectives is foul how they book and arrest us
    For cookin and stretchin we just tryna feed our kids
    The streets crazy wild plus it get crazy foul
    Listen when I say it now (watch it how it go down)
    And that's the reason little kids get hit by strays
    Cause muthafuckas can't act they age
    Before you learn how to shoot, better learn how to aim
    There's already enough of our people that's dyin from AIDS
    I try and remain calm but it's fryin my brain
    And I am ashamed our generation die over chains
    Alive on the pavement leakin out the side of they brains
    Tell me when will this environment change
    We need new leaders but all we get is new heaters
    And divas and two-seaters as soon as that loot see us
    It's a bad cycle, just look how they bagged Michael
    Which one anyone Jordan Jackson
    Action pack guns ridiculous
    How they ship to us then we hit the bus
    From Rykers to Middleton with life as a middleman
    Spendin life illegitimate livin life in imprisonment
    When I think of my niggas and I think
    How many are locked I see they never did (watch how it go down)
    And that's the reason little kids get shot in the street
    Cause muthafuckas never (watch how it go down)
    And last week my buddy lost his whole family
    It's gonna take the man in me to conquer this insanity
    I walk the town strapped just hopin the pound clap
    Correctly and protect me in case they wanna come and wet me
    My enemies on the street far exceed my friends
    So when you see me you don't see no Benz
    That just make me an easy target to jump up and meet the coffin
    And makin my seed an orphan the car then I'm speedin off in
    Is stolen I see the narcs in my vision
    I see the cops and they grippin they pistols tryna put me in prison
    So I listen to Pac's best and try to be non-stressed
    But how can I not stress the fact that I'm not richer
    I'm livin in poverty plus I'm a minority
    Plus are my priorities fucked in this economy
    Rap music is probably not the best career you can choose
    But hearin my views like hearin the news
    So fear me if you skepticize homie but it's clearly the truth
    The Tech Nine'll have you clearin the room
    I ain't a killer but I'm somethin like a prophet
    I'm tryna get y'all to stop it see the ghetto's microscopic
    It's a better place but for now we got the bread to chase
    Catch a case get bailed out back to stretchin base
    I'm bringin a message like Kanye West
    Except your boy got more Tech's than Ron Artest
    I know you wanna see me stretched be my guest
    Handle your biz but make sure you (watch how it go down)
    The streets crazy foul plus it gettin crazy wild
    Listen when I say it now (watch how it go down)

  • @emsanders9701
    @emsanders9701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i first heard this back in the day I couldn’t stop relaying it .. jus remember the beat and the flow was so clean

  • @HARMANSAINISIMIvalley
    @HARMANSAINISIMIvalley 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the tec will have u clearin the room

  • @istheemcee
    @istheemcee 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The biggest compliment you can pay Terminology is that he did justice to this Premo beat.
    Crazy beat and ill flows. Thats all it takes, but many artists these days can't get this simple formula rite!

  • @DavidBrines2015
    @DavidBrines2015 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nobody got shit on Dj Premier

  • @4onthefloor687
    @4onthefloor687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most iconic albums ever! That and illmatic

  • @dennisdrake2184
    @dennisdrake2184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Termanology would roast kanye

  • @coderodion
    @coderodion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The funkiness of this track is amazing af.

  • @deeestatus3825
    @deeestatus3825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This nigga gives me the chills B

  • @jeanpiaget007
    @jeanpiaget007 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    goes hard out the gate and the flow dont let up
    a real 978 classic

  • @Daster88
    @Daster88 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:39 The Alchemist XD

  • @Sleepydill
    @Sleepydill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its good to know my born city has good rappers

  • @double8thedj
    @double8thedj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    real talk

  • @Beelz2323
    @Beelz2323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still and always top notch rap music

  • @maths23
    @maths23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Real

  • @antoniogambardella785
    @antoniogambardella785 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    big pun respect fratmò la vecchia scuola 🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌🔥🔥🔥👊👊👊❤❤❤

  • @stacelunches9790
    @stacelunches9790 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    #GOAT

  • @donatepavon
    @donatepavon 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy & reks from boston are bringing fresh blood to hip hop!

  • @LIFEEWITHV
    @LIFEEWITHV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Whose listening 2016

  • @ricsipop
    @ricsipop 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Peace to everyone!!! Termanology and Ya Boy(and Crooked I) IS the Best rappers alive.From Romania!!! Man Hip Hop is every where!!!!

  • @Bigrog1988
    @Bigrog1988 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was such an obese tune!!

  • @GFS695
    @GFS695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No doubt a classic track, Term absolutely destroys this and still doing it.

  • @93SlicK
    @93SlicK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song has never left any of my playlists since it came out 💯

  • @Teewaree13
    @Teewaree13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An all time classic 👍🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾👍🏾

  • @TheRexxx23
    @TheRexxx23 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    P-P-P-Premier-Premier...he can really give any MC a totally new dimension...

  • @zenoplanets7868
    @zenoplanets7868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love from RSA 🇿🇦

  • @mrcas187
    @mrcas187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The instrumental channels brought me back to the best age💎💯
    When you spit truth they shadow you😇

  • @soks-ons-
    @soks-ons- ปีที่แล้ว

    Blawwwww keep it real nel 2023❤❤ big up from 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

  • @ricochetshotz
    @ricochetshotz 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    ridiculous wordplay !!!!
    big up termanology, da guy is grindin big time
    props

  • @nk-salinger
    @nk-salinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This can be the best song of all hip hop history

  • @Deebz786
    @Deebz786 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get this vid to a million and buying Terms albums, would the uttermost respect to him.

  • @theseeker61
    @theseeker61 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Give Thanks... The way hip hop is suppose to be represented. Right on Termanology... lyricism at it's best!